The 2010 Best of KBIS Competition is Now Accepting Entries

Demonstrating the best of the industry in green technology, cutting edge design and more, the 47th annual KBIS has issued a call for entries for the Best of KBIS 2010 Competition. KBIS exhibitors are encouraged to submit their new and innovative products online by Friday, April 2, 2010.

Enter the Best of KBIS Competition
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Best of KBIS Entry Form – after you have entered using the link above, use this entry to submit the details of your product for judging.

The main categories in 2010 include innovative Kitchen Products and Bath Products, with categories also introduced this year for Universal Design and Green/Sustainable Products. In order to qualify, exhibitors must submit a new product from the last 12 months, which will then be judged by a group of notable designers based on the merits of functionality, quality/durability, flexibility, aesthetics/style, and innovation.

Awards Presented
Best of Kitchen – Top Two
Best of Bath – Top Two
Best Universal Design Product
Best Green/Sustainable Product
Best of Show
People’s Choice (voted on by all attendees)

To enter your product, go to your KBIS Connect page and upload the information about your product entry. Cost to enter the Best of KBIS 2010 Competition is $750 for a floor entry and $500 for a table entry, based on the size of the product.

Best of KBIS 2010 Entry Information and Rules.

The winners will be determined during KBIS on Friday, April 16th and the grand prize winners announced publicly on Saturday, April 17th.

For more information on the competition, please contact your Account Representative.

2010 Best of KBIS Entries

Information About 2009’s Best of KBIS Competition

In its inaugural year, the Best of KBIS Competition garnered over 90 entries! The products entered demonstrate the ingenuity, imagination and innovation thriving within the kitchen and bath community, and all of the entrants should be applauded for sharing their amazing work with us on this special stage.

The judging took place over the course of the show’s opening day and the jurors where comprised of 12 industry-leading designers.

To view the Awards Presentation, live from K+BB TV, click here

Best of Competition & Gold Award – Kitchen Category
Affluence Seamless Sink for Affluence Seamless Sink

Best of Competition & Gold Award – Bath Category
Quick Drain USA for its Quick Drain Channel Drain System

Gold Award – Bath Category
Seura for the ONE Television Mirror

Silver Award – Bath Category
Emtek Products for the Stainless Steel Collection’s Bright Handle Product
El Dorado Stone for Gemstone Walls

Gold Award – Kitchen Category
Element Designs for High-Gloss Solid Surface PARAPAN Doors

Silver Award – Kitchen Category
Atlantis Outdoor Kitchens for Atlantis Cabinetry

Peoples’ Choice Award – Bath Category
Fleurco for Kinetik Slice Glass Shower Door Panel

Peoples’ Choice Award – Kitchen Category
Elica for Star